Edge Of The Ice (On Going And Own Book)

Alex Rivera, a 15-year-old trans boy, pours his heart into hockey, using the ice to escape the constant pressure of proving himself-both to his team and to the world. For him, the rink is a battleground where he fights to be seen as strong, capable, and deserving of respect.

Cass Aldridge, a 16-year-old figure skater, is under the suffocating control of their mother, a former skating champion who expects nothing short of perfection. Genderfluid and rebellious, Cass feels torn between their love for skating and the need to break free from their mother's rigid expectations.

When Alex and Cass's paths cross at the local rink, their worlds collide. What begins as a tense rivalry turns into a deeper connection as they discover a shared understanding of identity, pressure, and the unrelenting need to prove themselves. But as their friendship blossoms into something more, they're forced to navigate external expectations, personal fears, and the vulnerability of first love.

Amidst hockey games, figure skating competitions, and late-night skating sessions, Alex and Cass must confront their own insecurities, learning to trust each other and themselves. In a world where the ice is sharp and emotions run deep, they'll find that the biggest battle isn't with their sports or their families-but with who they're becoming.

"Edge of the Ice" is a heartwarming, emotional YA story about love, self-discovery, and breaking free from the pressures of growing up.